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November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Report Conclusion:
Encouraging new construction and removing barriers to affordability will be essential to sustaining Minnesota’s growth, competitiveness, and appeal for future generations.
Without policy intervention, the housing shortage is unlikely to resolve on its own.
Encouraging new construction and removing barriers to affordability will be essential to sustaining Minnesota’s growth, competitiveness, and appeal for future generations.
Without policy intervention, the housing shortage is unlikely to resolve on its own.
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Report Conclusion:
Encouraging new construction and removing barriers to affordability will be essential to sustaining Minnesota’s growth, competitiveness, and appeal for future generations.
Without policy intervention, the housing shortage is unlikely to resolve on its own.
Encouraging new construction and removing barriers to affordability will be essential to sustaining Minnesota’s growth, competitiveness, and appeal for future generations.
Without policy intervention, the housing shortage is unlikely to resolve on its own.
The long-term consequences of sustained housing unaffordability threaten the state’s long-term economic competitiveness.
$9 Billion in Lost Economic Activity
$5 Billion Cumulative Loss in Personal Income
62,932 MN Jobs Not Created
$9 Billion in Lost Economic Activity
$5 Billion Cumulative Loss in Personal Income
62,932 MN Jobs Not Created
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The long-term consequences of sustained housing unaffordability threaten the state’s long-term economic competitiveness.
$9 Billion in Lost Economic Activity
$5 Billion Cumulative Loss in Personal Income
62,932 MN Jobs Not Created
$9 Billion in Lost Economic Activity
$5 Billion Cumulative Loss in Personal Income
62,932 MN Jobs Not Created
At the same time, housing permits are plummeting.
Statewide, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
The housing shortage is 4.5 years of permitting activity statewide, and more than 5 years in MSP.
Statewide, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
The housing shortage is 4.5 years of permitting activity statewide, and more than 5 years in MSP.
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
At the same time, housing permits are plummeting.
Statewide, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
The housing shortage is 4.5 years of permitting activity statewide, and more than 5 years in MSP.
Statewide, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, permits are down 35% 2021-24.
The housing shortage is 4.5 years of permitting activity statewide, and more than 5 years in MSP.
Housing scarcity squeezes the rental market and undermines future homeownership opportunities as renters struggle to save money to move from renting to homeownership.
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Housing scarcity squeezes the rental market and undermines future homeownership opportunities as renters struggle to save money to move from renting to homeownership.
The severe shortage in new home construction is driven by its region-leading high cost of construction.
The supply-demand imbalance cascades into the existing home market, which is also the highest cost in the region.
The supply-demand imbalance cascades into the existing home market, which is also the highest cost in the region.
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The severe shortage in new home construction is driven by its region-leading high cost of construction.
The supply-demand imbalance cascades into the existing home market, which is also the highest cost in the region.
The supply-demand imbalance cascades into the existing home market, which is also the highest cost in the region.
In 2024, Minnesota’s homeownership had its largest decline in homeownership in four decades. This was the second-highest decline in homeownership in the U.S last year.
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In 2024, Minnesota’s homeownership had its largest decline in homeownership in four decades. This was the second-highest decline in homeownership in the U.S last year.
New report from @housing-inst.bsky.social highlights Minnesota’s declining homeownership Rate.
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New report from @housing-inst.bsky.social highlights Minnesota’s declining homeownership Rate.
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Connecticut Lawmakers convene special session to address housing shortage
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November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Connecticut Lawmakers convene special session to address housing shortage
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Commentary: The average age of the first-time homebuyer in the U.S. has reached 40, an all-time high.
First-time homebuyers make up 21% of the market’s buyers, a historic low.
"None of this is great news for the future of homeownership."
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First-time homebuyers make up 21% of the market’s buyers, a historic low.
"None of this is great news for the future of homeownership."
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November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Commentary: The average age of the first-time homebuyer in the U.S. has reached 40, an all-time high.
First-time homebuyers make up 21% of the market’s buyers, a historic low.
"None of this is great news for the future of homeownership."
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First-time homebuyers make up 21% of the market’s buyers, a historic low.
"None of this is great news for the future of homeownership."
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October 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
September 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
At @yimbytown.bsky.social, a reminder that housing problems are at the local and state levels, yet this is a global conversation.
Works in Progress lead a panel on housing reform wins across the globe.
Works in Progress lead a panel on housing reform wins across the globe.
September 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
At @yimbytown.bsky.social, a reminder that housing problems are at the local and state levels, yet this is a global conversation.
Works in Progress lead a panel on housing reform wins across the globe.
Works in Progress lead a panel on housing reform wins across the globe.
Evergreen reminder that policy makers must focus on the causes, not symptoms, of the housing shortage.
www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/202...
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July 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Evergreen reminder that policy makers must focus on the causes, not symptoms, of the housing shortage.
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www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/202...
New White Paper: Determining Density for Housing:Land Use Policies, Bulk Controls, and Lot Sizes
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July 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
New White Paper: Determining Density for Housing:Land Use Policies, Bulk Controls, and Lot Sizes
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Multi-Family Lifts June Housing Permit Numbers Despite Single-Family Slide
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July 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Multi-Family Lifts June Housing Permit Numbers Despite Single-Family Slide
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Join us Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2025, for the 2025 Housing Leadership Summit
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July 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Join us Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2025, for the 2025 Housing Leadership Summit
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Homeownership's Enduring Value
Our latest white paper highlights the multitude of benefits homeownership provides to individuals, communities, and society.
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Our latest white paper highlights the multitude of benefits homeownership provides to individuals, communities, and society.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Homeownership's Enduring Value
Our latest white paper highlights the multitude of benefits homeownership provides to individuals, communities, and society.
www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/homeownershi...
Our latest white paper highlights the multitude of benefits homeownership provides to individuals, communities, and society.
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“A home is more than just a place to live; it’s a foundation for opportunity and prosperity,” said @nserickson.bsky.social, executive director. “This new report highlights the value of homeownership and also why policymakers at all levels of government must protect the American Dream.”
June 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“A home is more than just a place to live; it’s a foundation for opportunity and prosperity,” said @nserickson.bsky.social, executive director. “This new report highlights the value of homeownership and also why policymakers at all levels of government must protect the American Dream.”
Report Author Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D.:
"Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream...This report reinforces what we’ve long known — when more people have the opportunity to own a home, everyone benefits."
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"Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream...This report reinforces what we’ve long known — when more people have the opportunity to own a home, everyone benefits."
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June 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Report Author Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D.:
"Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream...This report reinforces what we’ve long known — when more people have the opportunity to own a home, everyone benefits."
www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/value-of-hom...
"Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream...This report reinforces what we’ve long known — when more people have the opportunity to own a home, everyone benefits."
www.housingaffordabilityinstitute.org/value-of-hom...
New White Paper: Homeownership’s Enduring Value details how homeownership benefits individuals, communities and society at large.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New White Paper: Homeownership’s Enduring Value details how homeownership benefits individuals, communities and society at large.
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Release: New Housing Permits & Completions Continue to Slide, Starts Plunge
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June 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Release: New Housing Permits & Completions Continue to Slide, Starts Plunge
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Why Bipartisan Legislative Support and Executive Leadership Matter in Housing Reform
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June 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Why Bipartisan Legislative Support and Executive Leadership Matter in Housing Reform
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State Legislatures and Housing: May 2025 Update
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May 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
State Legislatures and Housing: May 2025 Update
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Commentary: Sheetz and Impact Fees, One Year Later
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April 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Commentary: Sheetz and Impact Fees, One Year Later
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